- Tuesday, May 07, 2024
The seminar, ‘India-South Africa Connect: Global visions meet digital realities,’ will see coming together of government and business leaders from both nations to explore potential collaborations, investments, and exchange of knowledge.
By: Shubham Ghosh
A SEMINAR will be held in Johannesburg next week with the aim of enhancing economic partnership between India and South Africa, highlighting the South Asian country’s success in enabling its citizens to participate in the digital economy.
The economic ties between the two countries are robust, with bilateral trade exceeding $18 billion in 2022. India, as one of South Africa’s major trading partners and investors, offers promising opportunities for cooperation across various sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and information technology.
Titled ‘India-South Africa Connect: Global visions meet digital realities,’ the hybrid seminar will see coming together of government and business leaders from both nations to explore potential collaborations, investments, and exchange of knowledge. It is scheduled to take place on February 29 at the JBS campus in Auckland Park.
The Consulate General of India, Johannesburg, and the Johannesburg Business School (JBS), University of Johannesburg, will jointly host the event.
Some of the key themes that will be explored on the occasion include India’s pioneering “Digital India” and inclusive e-commerce programme run by Open Network for Digital Commerce, aimed at bridging the digital divide and empowering citizens through technology.
“The seminar will further unpack the digital payments revolution in India. Experts will also draw parallels with South Africa’s payment landscape, identifying potential synergies and lessons for future collaboration,” the organisers said in a statement.
“India and South Africa have similar growth aspirations and working together these aspirations could be realised sooner,” said consul general Mahesh Kumar.
Prof Randall Carolissen, Dean of the Johannesburg Business School, said, “Through insightful discussions and collaborative engagement, we aim to foster greater understanding and partnership opportunities, driving economic growth and innovation in both India and South Africa.”
(With PTI inputs)
